Half-Day Hirosaki Castle and Samurai house Tour with Guide

You can enjoy local festival feeling at the Tsugaru-han Neputa Village. Staff members play festival music and you can try to drum a japanese drum. You can enjoy local craft making(extra charge needed.) Gold Fish Neputa Making 1,500JPY Tsugaru Kite Painting 1,300JPY etc. At Hirosaki Castle, you can walk through the castle park which is famous for its cherry blossom in early to mid-April. At the main wing, you can see exterior of the castle tower which is one of twelve castle towers remaining from 19th century. *The castle tower is under repair so we cannot go inside until 2032. If we have time, you can visit a couple of samurai houses near by. *** Additional information **** This tour is up to 3 guests, because the car I can provide is a small car. But if you are 4 guests including one or more child who is younger than 10 years old, it will be ok with four guests. Three people should be packed in the back seat. In this case please let me know.

1. 1

   Tsugaruhan Neputa Mura

   2 hours

   Tsugaru-han Neputa Village(600JPY/person) Local summer festical Hirosaki Neputa Festival. Local instrument Tsugaru Syamisen live performance. You can experience local craft making If you like.(need extra charge) Including the time from Aomori to Hirosaki.

2. 2

   Hirosaki Castle

   2 hours

   Hirosaki Castle(320JPY/Person) Feudal period Japanese Castle Hirosaki Castle. One of the 12 castles remained from feudal era. From mid to late April, this casle area is one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. There is a cafe you can enjoy apple pies and coffee. Near the Hirosaki castle park a Japanese restaurant serves nice local Japanese food that I recommend. Including the time from Hirosaki to Aomori by local train.

3. 3

   Nakacho Traditional Samurai House Preservation Area

   1 hour

   Four samurai houses can be seen alternately depending on the days

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.